Perimeter of Rectangles and Composite Shapes

Name: _______________________________

Date: _______________________________

Instructions: Calculate the perimeter of each shape. Remember: Perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a shape. Show your working.

Part A: Rectangles

1. Rectangle

12 cm

6 cm

Perimeter = ________________ cm

2. Rectangle

8 cm

15 cm

Perimeter = ________________ cm

3. Rectangle with Length = 24 m and Width = 9 m

Perimeter = ________________ m

Part B: Composite Shapes

4. L-shaped figure (all angles are right angles)

18 cm

8 cm

6 cm

Perimeter = ________________ cm

5. T-shaped figure (all angles are right angles)

20 m

6 m

8 m

Perimeter = ________________ m

⭐ Challenge:

6. A rectangular garden measures 15 m by 8 m. A rectangular patio measuring 4 m by 3 m is built in one corner of the garden. What is the perimeter of the remaining garden area?

Perimeter = ________________ m